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Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,500

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $20,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,202

Mini Roadster Cooper   
Difference: $19,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelRoadsterRoadster3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,350 $27,350 $47,600 $53,800 $68,750
Base Invoice $21,997 $24,697 $43,970 $49,675 $63,430
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500      
Front sport buckets 250        
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750 1,750      
Center armrest(s), front row 250 250      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250      
Automatic headlights 250 250      
Automatic climate control, front 500 500      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Proximity key 500 500      
Steering-linked headlights 100 100      
Xenon HID headlights 500 500      
White turn signals (optional) 100 100      
Wood trim 0 0     0
Fog lights 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 550 550 550
Power convertible top 750 750      
Cold Weather Package 750 750      
Premium Package     2,100 1,000 2,500
Navigation system     2,150 2,150  
App support     250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Convenience Package     950 950  
Rear spoiler         0
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350      
Front sport buckets 225        
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575 1,575      
Center armrest(s), front row 225 225      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225 225      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225      
Automatic headlights 225 225      
Automatic climate control, front 450 450      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450      
Proximity key 450 450      
Steering-linked headlights 90 90      
Xenon HID headlights 450 450      
White turn signals (optional) 90 90      
Wood trim 0 0     0
Fog lights 225        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 500 500 500
Power convertible top 675 675      
Cold Weather Package 675 675      
Premium Package     1,910 910 2,275
Navigation system     1,955 1,955  
App support     230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Convenience Package     865 865  
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 9,450 8,950 6,850 5,750 4,150
Options (change) 8,505 8,055 6,235 5,235 3,780
Destination 700 700 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,500 $37,000 $55,345 $60,445 $75,495
Total Invoice $31,202 $33,452 $51,100 $55,805 $69,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Roadster Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,245
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelRoadsterRoadster3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine121hp I4181hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,500$37,000$55,345$60,445$75,495
Adjustments for Features0-175-5,040-5,040-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,500$36,825$50,305$55,405$69,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0$5,100$19,475
Total Invoice$31,202$33,452$51,100$55,805$69,805
Adjustments for Features0-158-4,653-4,653-5,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,202$33,294$46,447$51,152$64,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,092$0$4,705$18,074

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelRoadsterRoadster3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCooperCooper S328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Roll bar$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Ski sack  $50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100   
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,500$10,365$10,365$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5,040$5,040$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158-4,653-4,653-5,284

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelRoadster3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.1 in108.7 in
Length146.8 in180.6 in
Width66.3 in70.2 in
Height54.5 in54.5 in
Curb Weight2,636 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.512.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142587%
Total Not Requested21513%

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